Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
The Verdict
Nothing Phone 2a Plus offers solid mid-range appeal with its 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, reliable 50MP main camera with OIS, and impressive 5000mAh battery in a sleek 190g frame. MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro provides adequate daily performance, while the Glyph Interface LED system brings unique design flair. Xiaomi 14 Ultra represents flagship excellence at triple the price, featuring a cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, revolutionary 1-inch 50MP variable aperture sensor, periscope telephoto, 8K video, and 3000-nit display. Its 90W fast charging and 80W wireless charging outclass the competition entirely. For photography enthusiasts and power users demanding top-tier performance, the 14 Ultra justifies its premium. Budget-conscious buyers seeking reliable everyday performance should choose the 2a Plus, which punches above its weight for the price.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus if…
- →Unique Glyph Interface LEDs for silent notifications and alerts
- →50 MP triple camera system including a strong 50 MP ultrawide
- →Clean, stock-like Nothing OS with fast updates and minimal bloat
Buy the Xiaomi 14 Ultra if…
- →Pro-grade 1-inch main sensor with variable aperture
- →Versatile quad 50MP camera system with dual telephotos
- →Extremely bright 3000-nit LTPO display
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
Pros
- Unique Glyph Interface LEDs for silent notifications and alerts
- 50 MP triple camera system including a strong 50 MP ultrawide
- Clean, stock-like Nothing OS with fast updates and minimal bloat
- 50W fast charging is quick for the 5000 mAh battery
- Premium transparent design stands out in the midrange
Cons
- No wireless charging despite the $399 price
- MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro is less popular with developers
- IP54 splash resistance is below IP68 flagships
- Video limited to 4K@30fps — no 60fps option
- Only 256 GB storage option with no expandable storage
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Pros
- Pro-grade 1-inch main sensor with variable aperture
- Versatile quad 50MP camera system with dual telephotos
- Extremely bright 3000-nit LTPO display
- Fast 90W wired and 80W wireless charging
- Flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance
Cons
- Heavy at 224 g
- HyperOS still ships with bloatware in some regions
- Limited official availability in the US
- Premium price tag
Full Specifications
| Spec | Nothing Phone (2a) Plus | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14 (Nothing OS 2.6) | Android 14, HyperOS |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 190 g | 224 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Glyph Interface LED back | Titanium alloy frame, eco-leather back |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.7 x 76.3 x 8.55 mm | 161.4 x 75.3 x 9.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.88, PDAF, OIS, Sony IMX890 | 50 MP variable f/1.6-f/4.0, 1-inch Sony LYT-900 |
| Front camera | 50 MP, f/2.2 | 32 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps Dolby Vision |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, Samsung JN1 | 50 MP, f/1.8, 12mm |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP 3.2x f/1.8 + 50 MP 5x periscope f/2.5 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB / 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB | 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5300 mAh |
| Charging | 50W wired | 90W wired |
| Wireless charging | No | 80W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2412 x 1084 | 3200 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1300 | 3000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.8 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x3.2 GHz A720 + 2x2.3 GHz A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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